A nurse is working in an occupational health setting. Which of the following roles will the nurse most likely have?
a. Administrator
b. Clinicians/practitioner
c. Consultant
d. Educator
ANS: B
An occupational health nurse could be employed in any of these roles. However, the majority of occupational health nurses work as nurse clinicians/practitioners.
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